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OV12 HMZ

2012 BMW 525

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,311 mi
Last recorded99,311 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 HMZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 99,311 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 93,814 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 87,819 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 87,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wiring damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2022 84,727 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 75,320 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 72,391 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 65,985 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 56,680 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 50,951 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 50,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 43,470 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 32,753 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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OV12 HMZ is a 2012 BMW 525 in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 88,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV12 HMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OV12 HMZ registered?

OV12 HMZ is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is OV12 HMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 HMZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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